NuTyX 8.2.93 released

If you want to download a lightweight Linux and want to try something independent then NuTyX can be a good choice for you. Few hours ago NuTyX team released version 8.2.93. This version is available in both 32 and 64 bit architecture. NuTyX is a Linux From Scratch project and uses Cards as package management. It is available in various flavors like KDE5, MATE, Gnome, Xfce, Blackbox, Openbox, etc.

In this version there are various changes are made and lots of bugs fixed. According to official announcement, Cards are updated to 2.1.105. Cards now show more proper results on search and also detect which package is already installed. The wireless post-configuration is fixed in installer, also the ESSD bug is fixed. The initrd line is now commented in the grub.cfg file.

Python is upgraded to 3.6 and all the previous Python 2 and 3 packages are recompiled. Qt is updated to 5.8-rc and all the previous Qt based backages are recompiled. Other than this there are many packages updated as below :

Main Updated Package List

• linux lts 4.4.38 -> 4.9.2
• cards 2.1.94 -> 2.1.105
• gcc 6.2.0 -> gcc 6.3.0
• curl 7.50.1 -> 7.51.1
• sqlite 3.11.1 -> 3.16.2
• dhcpcd 6.11.2 -> 6.11.5
• cups 2.1.4 -> 2.2.1
• python3 3.5.1 -> python 3.6.0
• python 2.7.13 -> python2 2.7.13
• glib 2.48.2 -> 2.50.2
• dbus 1.10.8 -> 1.10.14
• xorg-mesa 12.0.1 -> mesa 13.0.3
• xorg-server 1.18.4 -> xorg-server 1.19.0
• lxdm 0.5.3
• slim 1.3.6
• gtk 3.20.9 -> 3.22.6
• Qt5 5.7.0 -> Qt 5.8.0-rc
• KDE Applications 16.08.1 -> 16.12.0
• kf5 5.26 -> 5.29
• plasma 5.7.95 -> 5.8.5
• mate-desktop 1.14.1 -> 1.16.1
• lxde-session 0.5.2 -> 0.5.3
• avidemux 2.6.16
• hexchat 2.12.4
• firefox 49.0.2 -> 50.1.0
• chromium 53.0.2785.116 -> 55.0.2883.87
• libreoffice 5.2.1.1 -> 5.2.4.2

NuTyX can be a good distro for you if you want to use something different. So try it out and support the development as every Linux user should.

To download latest version CLICK HERE

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Manjaro 17.0 alpha 2 is now available for public

If you know Arch Linux, then you must have heard about Manjaro Linux too. A few hours ago Manjaro development team released Manjaro 17.0 alpha2. This release is made in two flavors, the main KDE flavor and Xfce flavor. Community releases are yet to get updated. The new version is named Gellivara. next releases will be codenamed differently rather than older month codenames.

According to the official announcement, Linux kernel 4.9 LTS is used in this release. Xorg-stack will be updated to 1.19.

So what will be the features of the new release series:

• We updated the stock kernel to linux49 4.9 LTS
• We will update the Xorg-Stack to v1.19 series
• We will enhance and improve Luks and LVM support in CAL
• We will enhance and improve our Manjaro Tools & Profiles
• We will enhance and improve our MHWD and MSM
• We will update our themes (work in progress)

There is not much to tell at this point time. However, you can get the latest alpha builds and help Manjaro team in development by suggesting bugs.  You can download latest test builds from here.

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Sandboxie - a unique tool to run certain program in isolated space

Ever thought of running a program on your PC which do not interfere with any other process? If yes, then you should have heard about Sandboxie. Sandboxie is unique way to run any program in an isolated space and does not let it interfere with anything else. This also gives an advantage to test a certain program without worrying about its effects on system. In the below screenshot, you can understand the mechanics very well.

You can also run a web browser in Sandboxie. Whatever you download or save will be accessible only inside Sandboxie, however you can transfer files from sandbox to your system. Running a web browser in sandbox gives you privacy as it won't effect rest of the system. you can create multiple sandboxes to manage your programs and processes.

Sandbox is like a layer between your system and the program. You can simply delete the whole sandbox and nothing will be changed. Only the contents in the sandbox will be gone but system will remain safe and intact. This can be very useful in testing unknown programs.  You can configure sandboxes according to your need and try out different programs in an isolated manner. This tool is supported in windows 7/8/8.1/10. Only latest version supports windows 10. Give this tool a try. Maybe you will like it and find it very useful in your day to day life.

To download Sandboxie - CLICK HERE

Manjaro Linux receives update for new year.

Manajro Linux recently released a new version of operating system but they also keep their package updated. So some time ago Manjaro team updated some packages and introduced new features to main distribution. According to official announcement new feature called Brisk-menu is introduced in MATE edition of Manajro which is actually developed by Solus team. Thunderbird received some security update, linux48 will soon upgrade to linux49. Broadcom-wl, calamares, fightgear and few Ruby packages are updated.

OpenVPN is also updated to 2.4.0. There is a notice posted in official announcement for OpenVPN update.

OpenVPN 2.4.0 update may require administrative interaction
The upgrade to openvpn 2.4.0 makes changes that are incompatible with
previous configuration. Take special care if you depend on VPN
connectivity for remote access! Administrative interaction is required:
– Configuration is expected in sub directories now. Move your files
from /etc/openvpn/ to /etc/openvpn/server/ or /etc/openvpn/client/.
– The plugin lookup path has changed. Remove extra plugins/ from relative
paths.
– The systemd unit openvpn@.service was replaced with openvpn-client@.service and openvpn-server@.service. Restart and
reenable accordingly.
This does not affect the functionality of networkmanager, connman
or qopenvpn.

So keep your Manajro Linux updated and have  fun with Linux.

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